Erma Louella (Bartlett) Curtis passed away December 15, 2021 at the age of 86. A family graveside will take place in the spring at Baily Station Cemetery.
Erma Louella (Bartlett) Curtis passed away 15 December 2021 at the age of 86. She was born in Sauk Rapids, MN on 26 Oct 1935 to Ralph and Lottie (Flindt) Bartlett. On 23 August 1958 she was united in marriage to Robert Curtis in Isanti, MN. They made their home in Cambridge for many years before moving to Big Lake, MN and then eventually moving back to Cambridge in the later years.
Erma was an avid gardener and loved playing the accordion. She was also very interested in genealogy and loved connecting to as many different relatives as she could.
She was preceded in death by her Parents Ralph and Lottie Bartlett, Sisters Louise Eaton, Lorraine Burt, Lola Vroman, Brothers Donald and Wallace Bartlett.
She is survived by her Husband Robert “Bob” of Cambridge, Son Eric of Fosston, Grandson Brent (Trisha) and Great Grandchildren Kirsten and Hunter Curtis of Cambridge, Sister Ida Trettin of Princeton, Brother Gerald (Joyce) Bartlett of Coon Rapids and by other relatives and friends.
A family graveside will take place in the spring at Baily Station Cemetery Elk River, MN.
Erma was so good about sharing family stories and pictures. Such a good memory she had, Evan up to the end.
Erma will be missed, I wish I would have visited her in person this past year.
Rest In Peace Erma!
We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Erma’s passing. We are sending many prayers to the family. Rest in Peace, Aunt Erma, Love you, dearly!
Erma was such a positive life force. She was a model of grace, daily accepting Job like adversity while maintaining focus on her many blessings. Her love for Sally and her beloved Angel shone brightly and defied bodily containment. Their was a passion in Erma and it was a joy to know her. She defied the mental confines of age, embracing technology and sharing her daily life experiences in diary form. In her presence their was warmth and kindness, laughter and joy. Erma was my friend and I was hers. I consider myself blessed to have known her, if only for a few short years. Rest In Peace sweet lady ((hugs always))
My aunt had so many stories and shared a lot of memories. She had a great love for her pets, she will be deeply missed by many.
My aunt will be missed by many. She had a great love for animals and shared so many memories 💕
Sweet Erma was always popping up on my face book post of my pups. I knew who she was but didn’t know her personally. That didn’t stop her from always telling me that she loved me dearly. After a few months of her telling me how much she loved my pups we set up a day to visit and I brought my fur babies with to visit also. I always tried to visit whenever we had a new foster pup or if I was pup sitting for friends. She loved to love on every pup I brought through her door. At the end of our first visit when she hugged me and said her famous phrase “Love you dearly, Jen” I found myself saying it back and deeply meaning it. She was one of those people that was accepting of everyone and had a way of sneaking into your heart without you even realizing it. Unfortunately the last time I talked to her about visiting life was pretty hectic for her and we didn’t get that last visit. Her presence made this world a better place and she will be greatly missed.
I love you dearly, Erma, R.I.P sweet lady!
Very sorry for your loss, Uncle Bob, Eric, Brent and family.